PC Magazine technology almanac 2004 - The Editors of PC Magazine

Here's a feast for technophiles
a daily buffet of commentary, tips, memorable moments in tech history, and more, from the experts you know and trust. Your favorite PC Magazine editors have contributed informative articles, researched and recommended products, vendors, and Web sites, and shared their favorite tech tips, all related to a different topic each week. Technically, it could be the best year of your life!

From the week of April 4, 2004

Privacy laws are evolving and changing almost daily, and many vary from place to place. And although many European countries consider surveillance by employers to be a human–rights violation, U.S. law currently allows such activity in most cases. New U.S. laws passed since the 9/11 attacks have also expanded the government's powers to spy on you. For more information on this constantly changing field, see the Electronic Privacy Information Center at www.epic.org

A sampler platter of weekly topics

• January 18 Windows: Burning CDs


• February 15 E–mail: Spam


• February 29 Digital Imaging: Improving Your Digital Images


• March 7 Networking: Wired


• March 14 Internet: Booking Travel Online


• March 28 Games: Game Controllers


• April 4 Security: Anti–Surveillance Techniques


• April 11 Microsoft Office: Excel Tips


• April 25 Windows: Registry Tweaks


• May 2 Multimedia: MP3s and WMAs


• July 18 PDAs: Going Solar


• August 22 Building Your Own: PVR


• November 14 Upgrading: Optical Drives


• Decemeber 12 Shopping Online: Finding the Best Gifts